scholarly journals The role of Income, Trade, and Environmental Regulations in Ensuring Environmental Sustainability in MINT Countries: Evidence from Ecological Footprint.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Prince Nathaniel ◽  
Festus Fatai Adedoyin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Environmental Regulations ◽  
Development Goals

Income alone cannot ensure environmental sustainability. As such, different economies have relied on environmental regulations to preserve the quality of their environment. The efficiency of such regulations on environmental degradation is still unclear in developing countries culpable for lax environmental regulations. As such, this study explores the effect of environmental regulations on the ecological footprint (EFP) in MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) countries from 1980-2016. The results suggest that energy consumption, trade and GDP increase the EFP while environmental regulations reduce it thereby mitigating environmental degradation, though insignificantly. This indicates that environmental regulations are not totally successful in mitigating ecological distortions in the sample countries. The study applies the FMOLS estimator to obtain the country-wise results. There is evidence that energy consumption increases the EFP in all MINT countries. The same influence is exacted by trade on the EFP, except in Turkey. The abating role environmental regulations on environmental degradation were confirmed in all the countries. It was significant in Nigeria and Turkey, but no in Mexico and Indonesia. Further findings revealed a bidirectional causality between GDP and EFP. Policy directions are discussed within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

scholarly journals Potrzeba zaangażowania lokalnych społeczności w przyszłość nieruchomego dziedzictwa kulturowego

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Ćwik
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Heritage Protection

The discussion about cultural heritage versus development has been touched upon in many publications, and the role of cultural heritage is being deployed increasingly into transforming mere development efforts into efforts for sustainable development. By analysing recent literature which indicates the need for facilitation of cooperation between authorities and local communities, the theory of ownership and value of cultural heritage, and the close relationship between heritage protection and sustainable development, the article aims to discuss the role of the local community in managing monuments. The most relevant conclusions include the link between the protection of cultural heritage and the improvement of the quality of life of residents, their sense of identity and more durable bonds with the place of residence and the strife toward the achievement of local, sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Environmental Sustainability and Libraries: What do the Students Think?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Andreja Radaković ◽  
Nataša Petrović ◽  
Aleksandra Kručičan ◽  
Marko Ćirović ◽  
Andrija Tomić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Development Goals

Nowadays, great attention is paid to the role of libraries in sustainability. Their role is especially given in promoting not only sustainable development goals (SDGs) but their achievements, too. The reason for this is in their part in necessary promotion of literacy and offering free access to information about environment, environmental protection, sustainability, and SDGs. This is easily understandable bearing in mind that libraries must have their task in providing indispensably knowledge for current and future generation about these crucial issues for survival of mankind. In addition, it is generally known that current and future generation represent the foundation of sustainable development and all of the SDGs. On the other hand, higher education is a crucial mean for creating globally competent students for a more sustainable future. Bearing this in mind, we have conducted a survey on the students’ opinion about the role of libraries in providing environmental sustainability and SDGs goals knowledge. Results of the survey were analyzed using SPSS 24 software for statistical analysis and they are presented in final parts of this paper.

THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: DOES IT WORK?

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Magdalena Ziolo ◽  
Iwona Bak ◽  
Katarzyna Cheba
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Finance Model ◽  
Sustainable Finance ◽  
Development Goals

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund reported that the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires an escalation of development finance. The report Scaling Finance for the Sustainable Development Goals highlighted the urgency of the efforts to realize SDGs in encouraging financial innovation to move quickly. Even if the role of finance in achieving SDGs is unquestionable, few scientific studies have addressed these issues. We tried to fill the existing research gap. In this study, we examined the link between sustainable finance and SDGs based on European Union countries belonging to the OECD. We present a new and the original research approach. We assumed that the sustainable finance model plays a fundamental role in implementing SDGs (all SDGs were analysed except for SDG 6 and SDG14, due to lack of statistics were not analysed) and ensuring that social and environmental sustainability are reflected in SDGs. The results of this study show that the more sustainable the finance model, the better the achievement of SDGs in the group of analysed countries. We found a strong link between sustainable finance model and social sustainability (SDG1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16); environmental sustainability (SDG11, 12, 13, 15) and economic sustainability (SDG8, 9, 17).

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Goals and Media Coverage by English Language News Channel Websites in Indian and International Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4S) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
English Language ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Development Goals

Environmental sustainability should be the highest priority of each new generation. A toxic-free future can only be achieved if the goal of environmental sustainability, clean production, improved health and democratic decision making for the entire human race are at the core of policy making. The Brundland Commission established by the World Commission on Environment and Development in year 1987, gave equal value to economic growth, social progress, ecological health, and, in more recent interpretations, cultural and informational sustainability. But, mainstream approaches to green governance of environmental protections are mostly human centred and focus on saving lives, infra structure and heritage from environmental risks. [1] At this juncture, the role of mass media becomes pertinent as it can play a vital role in awakening people about recent trends and developments for protection and preservation of environment and ultimately meeting the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Where the Mass Media relies on mono-directional communication, the modern media namely social media is more interactive and involves webs of communications. This form of communication is effective in sharing or expressing opinions or even expressing alternate and opposing views on current issues. This emerging form of media is strengthening the role of media as the watchdog for democracy in this era [2]. Considering the role that media websites can play in enhancing the awareness, triggering the discussions and subsequently accelerating public participation in meeting the SDGs, I found the medium of news channel websites more appropriate for this study. This paper analyses the coverage of topic ‘SDGs’ in four leading news channel websites. This is a qualitative analysis to figure out the extent of coverage of the topic ‘SDGs’ both at National and International level through these websites. The secondary literature review method is used for this paper. Content survey of news channel websites and research work through internet are the sources of this study.

scholarly journals The need for local communities’ involvement in the future of real cultural heritage

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Ćwik
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Development Goals

The discussion about cultural heritage versus development has been touched upon in many publications, and the role of cultural heritage is being deployed increasingly into transforming mere development efforts into efforts for sustainable development. By analysing recent literature which indicates the need for facilitation of cooperation between authorities and local communities, the theory of ownership and value of cultural heritage, and the close relationship between heritage protection and sustainable development, the article aims to discuss the role of the local community in managing monuments. The most relevant conclusions include the link between the protection of cultural heritage and the improvement of the quality of life of residents, their sense of identity and more durable bonds with the place of residence and the strife toward the achievement of local, sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals The Role of Zakat in Achieving Economic Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Re-Engineering as Promoted in the 12th Malaysia Plan

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-46
Author(s):  
Nur Farhah Mahadi ◽  
Nor Razinah Mohd. Zain ◽  
Anwar Hasan Abdullah Othman
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Vision 2030 ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Government

This study seeks to gain a deeper understanding on the role of zakᾱt in achieving economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social re-engineering as promoted in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12 MP) which aligned with Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV2030) as well as United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide support to fulfil the Maqᾱṣid al-Sharῑ῾ah. This study uses the library study method. Among the reading materials that have been referred include those materials related to the role of zakᾱt, the government five-year development plan, namely 12th Malaysia Plan from 2021 - 2025, the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV2030), SDGs, and Maqᾱṣid al-Sharῑ῾ah. Qualitative approach is used in this study to collect information, documents, and data accordingly with regard to the topic discussed. By understanding the importance of zakᾱt in achieving economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social re-engineering, we can further enhance the distribution and utilisation of these zakᾱt funds to ensure its positive impact in socio-economic. Eventually, this may also motivate the State Islamic Religious Council (SIRC) to promote the importance of fair and equitable distribution of zakᾱt to aṣnᾱf. The study will provide significant socio-economic impacts as the results will enable new initiatives by industries to develop better management of zakᾱt funds to finally achieve the economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social reengineering in the society as promoted in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12 MP) which aligned with Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV2030) as well as United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide support to fulfil the Maqᾱṣid al-Sharῑ῾ah.

THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN INTERNET GOVERNANCE. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
N. S. FILATOV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The State ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Governance ◽  
State Management ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Development Goals

The article is devoted to the study of the concept of the Internet governance model with the participation of stakeholders and its impact on business in regions and countries, as well as to the discussion of sustainable development goals related to Internet governance. Examples of how enterprises suffer from state management methods in this area are presented.

scholarly journals Taiwan’s ecological footprint and overshoot day

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yung-Jaan Lee ◽  
Lei Chai ◽  
Po-Shu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Climate Change Policy ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Global Population

AbstractThis study examines Taiwan’s ecological footprint (EF) and its Overshoot Day from 2000 to 2018. The latest EF calculation method is used to determine the conversion rates and equivalent factors of bioproductive lands in each year to establish a database of Taiwan’s EF in that period. The results reveal that Taiwan’s EF was 7.69 gha/person in 2000, dropping steadily to 6.46 gha/person in 2018. Taiwan’s carbon footprint accounted for about 61% of Taiwan’s total EF, slightly higher than the world average (60%). The carbon footprint as a proportion of the total EF has been increasing annually. This study adopts social communication tools, such as the overshoot day and the earth clock, to promote sustainable development goals and climate change policy initiatives. Global Footprint Network (GFN) updates the overshoot day of each country in its database yearly, based on each country’s EF and biocapacity. Since Taiwan is not included in GFN, this study adopts the same method and finds out that Taiwan's Overshoot Day in 2018 was March 14th, meaning that on March 14th, 2018, Taiwan exhausted all of the biological resources that its bioproductive lands can regenerate in the year. If the global population lived like Taiwanese, four Earths would be required to provide the resources used. This result not only reflects the consumption of natural resources in Taiwan, but also indicates that Taiwan should focus on sustainable development and reduce that consumption.

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